Joshua C. Black
Can My Service Animal Accompany Me to Work?
Employers may be required to allow a service animal in the workplace as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, provided certain criteria
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Joshua C. Black
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Understanding Your Rights: Taking Time Off for Mental Health in Phoenix, Arizona
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provide important protections for employees in Phoenix
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Joshua C. Black
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Are My Political Views Protected at Work?
While the First Amendment's protections regarding free speech do not typically extend to the private workplace, employees in Phoenix, Arizon
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Joshua C. Black
Jul 6, 20233 min read
Can I Date My Boss? Navigating Workplace Relationships and the Legal Landscape of Sexual Harassment
The question of whether you can date your boss goes beyond personal desires and raises important legal and ethical considerations.
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Joshua C. Black
Jun 29, 20233 min read
What Happens to My Work Visa If I am an Immigrant and Get Terminated from My Job?
While the prospect of losing your job as an immigrant on a work visa can be daunting, it does not automatically result in the loss of your
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Joshua C. Black
Jun 22, 20233 min read
Can My Employer Deny My Reasonable Vacation Request?
When considering whether an employer can deny a vacation request, the reasonableness of the request often plays a crucial role.
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Joshua C. Black
Jun 15, 20233 min read
Can I Discuss My Pay Raise with Coworkers Even if the Company Frowns on It?
Discussing your salary with coworkers is generally protected by federal law. The NLRA safeguards employees' rights to engage in concerted
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Joshua C. Black
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Medical Marijuana at Work: Still a Sticky (Icky) Situation
Despite the discretion employers hold in maintaining a drug-free workplace, they may also have a responsibility to engage in an interactive
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Joshua C. Black
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Understanding the Distinction: At-Will Employment vs. Right to Work
While both at-will employment and right to work are prevalent in Arizona, it is crucial to distinguish between them.
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Joshua C. Black
May 25, 20233 min read
The Truth about Salary and Overtime Pay
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. As an employment lawyer I often receive inquiries from salaried employees regarding entitlement to overtime pay.
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Joshua C. Black
Apr 6, 20221 min read
Top Lawyers: Joshua C Black On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field
I recently sat down to answer some questions about the practice of employment law with Authority Magazine.
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Joshua C. Black
Dec 27, 20212 min read
Workers’ Rights are Human Rights
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. December is Universal Human Rights Month. Established in 1948 in response to the human rights violations of WWII
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Joshua C. Black
Nov 9, 20212 min read
How to Accommodate Religion in the Workplace
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. Religious accommodations in the workplace are something many businesses must address to ensure a safe and inclusive
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Joshua C. Black
Oct 25, 20213 min read
Halloween Dos and Don’ts at the Office
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. Celebrating holidays isn’t out of the norm for many workplaces. As Halloween approaches, employees and employers ma
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Joshua C. Black
Oct 5, 20212 min read
Minimum Wage Set to Increase on New Year’s Day in Arizona
For the fifth consecutive year, Arizona is scheduled to raise its minimum wage.
The Industrial Commission of Arizona recently announced th
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Joshua C. Black
Sep 30, 20212 min read
Hispanic Heritage Month and the Workplace
By Joshua C. Black, Esq.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. Started as Hispanic
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Joshua C. Black
Aug 31, 20213 min read
Teacher’s Rights in the Classroom as COVID Cases Rise
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. COVID-19 cases among children are on the rise. The American Academy of Pediatrics reported more than 121,000 cases
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Joshua C. Black
Aug 26, 20212 min read
FDA Approval of Pfizer Vaccine Makes Way for Workplace Mandates
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. In the last 6-8 months businesses – both large and small – have weighed the pros and cons of mandating COVID-19 va
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Joshua C. Black
Aug 22, 20213 min read
Workplace Sexual Harassment in the News Again
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Just days ago, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned from his high-profile position after being accused by nearl
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Joshua C. Black
Jul 30, 20213 min read
Can Teachers be Held Liable for COVID Outbreaks in the Classroom?
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. For the second consecutive year, teachers and students are heading back to the classroom with a global pandemic
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